It was recently announced that Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson has become the highest-paid celebrity on Instagram with just over 187 million followers. This really should not come as any great surprise when we consider the success that this iconic wrestler has enjoyed over the past two decades. Still, we need to keep in mind that The Rock was essentially billed to take on a role of a heel early in his career. This is why it would have been difficult at the time to imagine the meteoric rise in fame that he eventually achieved. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why The Rock is arguably the most popular wrestler and sports figure in these modern times.
A Massive Personality in the Ring
First and foremost, it can be argued that The Rock has always been a natural actor. He enjoys pleasing an audience and this very same trait can easily be seen when he enters into the ring. This is also likely to be one of the reasons why Vince McMahon quickly decided to portray The Rock as a hero as opposed to a heel as soon as his career began to take off.
Let’s also not fail to mention that The Rock is without a doubt one of the most athletic wrestlers in the ring; even to this day. When we take into account the fact that the early 2000s were somewhat bereft of truly hardcore personalities as Hogan’s presence began to wane, it is clear to see why The Rock represented a welcome change. While there is no doubt that personalities such as Triple H and Stone Cold Steve Austin were amazing icons, the fact of the matter is that neither could hold a candle to The Rock at his prime.
From the Cinema to the Online Community and Beyond
Why have gaming-related websites enjoyed such a loyal fan base over the years? This can be summed up in a single phrase: variety and popular appeal. Such traits are also associated with The Rock and this is one of the reasons why he has exerted such an influence throughout the online community.
We are not only talking about his presence on social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest. It is just as important to point out that movie stars will often find their caricatures used by successful online casinos. For example, there are popular slot platforms based on The Mummy franchise, or like the slot machines we find in Cherry Casino which are based on the character of The Rock. Other slots are centred around the popular film Jumanji. While it is not yet certain if the new chapter (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle) will appear, there is no doubt that The Rock will play a central role within the game when it is translated into the online gaming community.
These are some of the reasons why the younger generation of wrestlers and fans alike considers The Rock nothing less than a living legend. From his talent within the ring to his ubiquitous presence throughout the Internet, The Rock is here to stay.
